Director, Sexual Health and Well being at The Initiative for Equal Rights

Job Start: January 2017
Reporting to: Executive Director 
Position description
The  Initiative  for  Equal  Rights (“TIERs”) is hiring  for  the  position  of  a  Director Sexual   Health   and   Wellbeing(“DSHW”)
The   position   holder   will design programs and  provide  strategic  direction  toward sexual,  social  and  mental health
programs specific  to  LGBT  persons in  Nigeria
The  person will also  be responsible for leading the program team and giving technical assistance on all   programs   implemented   within   the   department

The DSHW will   be responsible   for   liaising   with   donors   on   emerging   issues   identified   within programming  and  best  possible  approach  to  address  them  while  ensuring quality programming and service delivery to the community

Role and Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing and supporting sexual  health  and  wellbeing programs targeting LGBT persons
• Designing, delivering,evaluating and monitoring training to professionals on heath issues affecting LGBT people
• Designing, delivering, evaluating and monitoring a range of health and wellbeing initiatives for LGBT people including,education sessions, one to one support, social and peer support and advocacy
• Maintaining a  working  knowledge  of  local  and  national  guidance, policy and research relating to sexual health
• Identifying     and     maintaining community     resources     useful     in implementing program activities
• Supervising the  implementation  of  program  activities  and  providing technical  guidance  to  staff,  other  agencies  and  service  providers  as necessary to ensure quality program implementation
• Researching HIV/AIDS  information  and  preparing bulletins,  periodic reports, and educational materials
• Performing various  technical  tasks  related  to  the  HIV/AIDS  program such  as  conducting  educational  presentations,  conducting  statistical surveys, liaising with  relevant state  officials,and developing  specific health education plans
• Identifying  and  utilizing the linkages  between  sexual health,  human rightsand wellbeing
• Planning and/or  participating in  workshops,  forums,  and  discussions to highlight the emerging issues at the community level
• Promoting the   health   and   wellbeing   services   of LGBT   persons to relevant stakeholders and ensuring wider support services that enables appropriateuptake of services
• Ensuringaccessibility of safer sex packs throughout a range of venues
• Developing new   and   innovative   sexual   health   services   based   on identified needs and emerging issues
• Performing  other  duties  that  might  be  assigned  by direct supervisors

Qualification and Experience

• A  degree  in public  health  or social science  or relevant  discipline
• A Masters-level degree would be an advantage
• Good understanding of LGBT community in Nigeria
• Three-Five years’prior work experience in public health or similar fieldWork experience in non-profit entity would be an advantage
• Excellent   writing   skills   with   a   proven   ability in interpersonal   and communication skills
• Good with networking and managing complex situation
• Ability to deliver tasks with minimal supervision
• Commitment to equality and social inclusion
• Understanding  of  issues  affecting  members  of  the  LGBT  community including    but    not    limited    to    homophobia,    transphobia    and heterosexism